by Aaron Hansen | Jul 1, 2015 | Conservatory, Music Education
Katherine Anderson has been studying piano with Jim Jenkins for 16 months! She is in the 4th grade at Westfield Elementary. She also plays recorder and will be starting drums and violin. Katherine says she loves playing music because it is fun! She is in the 4th and...
by Aaron Hansen | Jul 1, 2015 | Conservatory, Music Education
Jessica is in 5th grade at North Ridge Elementary. She has been a piano student of Janet Winship at the West Music Piano Gallery in Urbandale for nine months. Her musical goal is to join a band and maybe learn another instrument someday. Her advice to other musicians...
by Aaron Hansen | Jul 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Education, Music Therapy
If you are looking to maintain, build or expand your music program, Gaining the Arts Advantage: Lessons from Schools that Value Arts Education examines 13 critical factors that influence successful arts programs. See an organized approach to the critical factors each...
by Aaron Hansen | Jun 18, 2015 | Music Education
Here is a fun and interactive activity for teaching rhythm, composition, and collaboration to students that already have the very basics of reading music (time signature, tempo, and the different note lengths). Ask your students to bring an object to class (preferably...
by Aaron Hansen | Jun 15, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Your administrative team – principal and superintendent – allocate time and resources for instruction. Their support is critical to developing a climate in which your arts program can grow. Administrators need your help in making the music program...
by Aaron Hansen | Jun 5, 2015 | Conservatory, Music Advocacy, Music Education
Research presented from many professional education sources confirms that family involvement is a key element of excellence in learning. Students have more opportunities to be successful and to have meaningful experiences when their families are involved. Music...
